Description | Example | Return message | Group

BoundaryType

Define the type of line used for the boundary of an area or line target

Syntax

BoundaryType <ObjectPath> {Options}

Related commands

Description

The BoundaryType command sets the type of line to be used for the boundary for an area or line target.

One or more of the following {Options} can be included on the command line:

{Options}Description
Type {"GreatArc" | "RhumbLine"}Great Arcs represent the shortest distance between two points on the globe but their bearing constantly changes, which makes Great Arcs poor for navigation purposes. Rhumb Lines are lines of constant bearing and are well suited to navigation.
Granularity <Value> The value is entered in degrees and must be between 0.01 and 10.0 degrees. The default value is 0.5 degrees.

Examples

To set a boundary type and granularity for the ltPrimeMeridian line target:

BoundaryType */LineTarget/ltPrimeMeridian Type RhumbLine Granularity 2.0

Return message

Group membership

This command belongs to the following group(s):

Area Targets

Line Targets

Version

8.1